A subject, theme, or issue to be discussed or addressed (e.g., in a meeting or study).
次の会議の課題は新製品の発売計画についてです。
The subject for the next meeting is the launch plan for the new product.
研究課題を決める前に、先行研究をよく確認しよう。
Before deciding on a research topic, let's carefully review prior studies.
この論文の中心課題は環境負荷の低減です。
The central theme of this paper is reducing environmental impact.
Homework; an assignment given (e.g., by a teacher) to be completed outside class.
今晩の課題は教科書の第3課を読んで要約することです。
Tonight's assignment is to read lesson 3 of the textbook and summarize it.
課題が多くて週末も勉強しなければならない。
I have so many assignments that I have to study even on the weekend.
先生はグループごとに発表課題を出した。
The teacher gave a presentation assignment to each group.
A problem, task, or challenge that needs solving or dealing with.
このプロジェクトの最大の課題は予算不足だ。
The biggest challenge of this project is the lack of budget.
高齢化社会に対応することは重要な課題だ。
Addressing an aging society is an important issue.
新しい技術を導入する際の課題を洗い出そう。
Let's identify the issues that arise when introducing the new technology.
環境保全と経済成長の両立は容易な課題ではない。
Balancing environmental protection and economic growth is not an easy challenge.